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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1979

Page

8

Spring Hill Hosts Historic Garden Week Tour in Winchester

Open April 21 and 22 Spring Hill near Winchester joins Cleridge Courtfield Stony Acres and Springdale in the Winchester Frederick County Historic Garden Week tour. Tea served both days. Tickets 8 for five houses refreshments 2 50 tea and tour. 2 single. under 12 half price. Bus by reservation via 662 2409.

Spring Hill John Pennypacker Frederick Conrad Isaac Parkins William Gooch Alexander Robinson Baltimore Angelica Peale Charles Wilson Peale John Merryman Merryman Winchester Frederick County Cleridge Courtfield Stony Acres Springdale Little Garden Club of Winchester-Clarke Garden Club Virginia Chamber of Commerce Eugene F. Dearing Jr

Bonding Together to Discuss Children's Problems

Parents of Special Children form a support group for families facing physical, mental, or emotional disabilities. The newly formed organization invites interested individuals to attend meetings, share needs, and request services. Officers can be contacted, transportation can be arranged, and a nursery will be provided as demand warrants.

Child care group schedules meetings and trainings

A community group lists April May sessions at Christ Episcopal Church with Sharing and caring meetings and talks by Dr. Martin Mayfield and Dr. Louis Finkle. Parent training sessions at the E S Center offer transportation and skills in child management. Contacts include Gertrude Kerr and officers Sharon Sparling Marty Lenehan Donna Downing Bunny Butler.

Christ Church Library Martin Mayfield Grafton School Christ Church Christ Church, Library Louis Finkle James Madison University Fairfax Room E&s Center Gertrude Kerr Sharon Sparling Marty Lenehan Donna Downing Bunny Butler Kathy Geiman Joan Kushnir Parents of Special Children Group

American Tourister ad shows egg intact after truck hit

In a staged highway commercial an American Tourister suitcase sits stationary as a truck approaches at 30 mph. The suitcase is struck, rolls aside, and a manopens it to reveal a raw egg, cracking it to prove the egg’s freshness while an announcer explains the suitcase’s strength protects valuables.

St. Petersburg

Suitcase Test Shows Strong Shielding For Egg Case

In a demonstration at St. Petersburg Florida, a suitcase packed with clothes protected an egg from a truck impact, with the egg surviving multiple tests. A cardboard box failed to crack the egg when hit at 30 mph, while the suitcase provided notable cushioning alongside the box.

Baker Equipment Whitted St. Petersburg Fla

Miss Shenandoah Apple Blossom contestants announced for April pageant

Four entrants named for the Miss Shenandoah Apple Blossom Contest to be held April 21 at Handley High School. Sue Ellen Dickens Linda L Whittington Wilma Lee Jackson and Kimberly Gay McDonald represent Purcellville Lions Jefferson Band Boosters Frederick County Youth Fair and Frederick County 4-H. Tickets cost 2 dollars for adults and children 1 dollar.

Shenandoah Handley High School Phyllis Morgan Sue Ellen Dickens Purcellville Lions Club Linda L. Whittington Jefferson Band Boosters Shenandoah Junction W Va Wilma Lee Jackson Frederick County Kimberly Gay McDonald Lowell Dickens Hamilton Loudoun Valley High School SCA Loudoun Bowhunters Jefferson High School W. Va Winchester Fred McFarland Sr Tiney Jackson Stephenson Anchor Club Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kenneth McDonald Stephens City James Wood High School Marboro James Wood James Wood History Club Future Farmers of America Future Business Leaders of America Lord Fairfax Community College Virginia State Horticulture Society

Regional Recovery Meet hears national speakers in Maryland

Guest speakers from Northwestern Community Mental Health Services and Sibley Hospital spoke at Recovery, Inc. Regional Meeting in Columbia Maryland April 6 7. National headquarters representatives from Chicago described the self help method led by Dr Abraham A Low and participants came from multiple states and Puerto Rico. Esther Moore leads the Winchester group with meetings open to the public Mondays at Christ Episcopal Church contact 635 2208 for more information.

Rae Beatty M.S.W Northwestern Community Mental Health Services Winchester Zigmond M. Lebensohn M.D P.C Sibley Hospital Washington, D.C Recovery, Inc Columbia Maryland Cross Keys Inn Chicago Ill Robert Farwell Mary Jane Maggio Abraham A. Low Nancy Downes National Rd Wirehaus Fairfax Room Christ Episcopal Church Boscawen Street Washington Street Esther Moore

Library Hosts Special Program in New Children's Room

A special program will be held in the new children's room at the library on April 18 at 4:00 and 7:30 p.m. Anne Curfman of Hampton, a skilled needlewoman, will share tales and discuss Beatrix Potter works, reflecting on her recent focus and collection interests.

Mantley Steely Wes Aioe Anne Curfman Hampton

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